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Alston & Bird LLP

Labor & Employment: Highly Regarded

USA Guide 2026 : California


Alston & Bird LLP

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Labor & Employment: Highly Regarded - California

Band 3

Band 3


What the Team is Known For

Alston & Bird LLP is known for its effective counseling of clients facing employment-related contentious and non-contentious issues. The law firm commonly deals with disputes arising from allegations of wage and hour violations and claims of discrimination, harassment and wrongful termination. The team advises companies in a range of sectors including financial services, retail and healthcare.

Work Highlights

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  • Alston & Bird LLP represented Young’s Market in an employment class and collective action alleging violations of wage and hour and PAGA laws.

Strengths

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  • Alston & Bird is vastly experienced in defending and litigating class action lawsuits. The firm is very skilled and brings a strong business perspective.

    Labor & Employment: Highly Regarded respondentUSA
  • Alston & Bird is very capable of handling complex and sophisticated matters. The lawyers have expert knowledge and are very responsive.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 6Ian A Wright
    Band 6Ian A Wright

    Ian A Wright

    Ian Wright has a robust labor and employment practice, spanning wage and hour class actions as well as individual claims of wrongful termination, harassment and discrimination.

    • Ian is detail-oriented and has deep knowledge of the subject matter. He is a great navigator of the landscape and gets results swiftly.

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